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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Getting Real About Real Estate: The State of Broadway's Plans for Expansion by Alexa Criscitiello

There may be a broken heart for every light on Broadway, but there certainly isn't a house for every show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Friday, October 6, 2017

Social: Twitter Goes Wild for a High School Production of RENT... with a Twist by Alexa Criscitiello

Tonight Twitter went wild for a tweet by financial writer, Chelsea Fagam, in which she described an um...interesting bit of censorship of a high school production of Rent.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM
Thursday, October 5, 2017

Disney Eyes Theatre Royal Drury Lane for FROZEN West End Transfer by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Disney's Frozen is already eyeing a run on London's West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Tunes with Tina: MEAN GIRLS Tina Fey Shows Off Her Singing Chops by Alexa Criscitiello

Comedian Tina Fey is making her Broadway debut this season as book writer for the stage adaptation of her big screen success, Mean Girls. Though her contribution to the show will be that of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

VIDEO: Meet the Newly Announced Cast of Lincoln Center's Revival of MY FAIR LADY by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced to day that Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Andr Bishop has selected its leading cast for the hotly anticipated revival of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady. HB…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Musical Magic! Broadway Casts A Spell with Some Wonderfully Witchy Anthems by Alexa Criscitiello

Halloween is upon us and as the season of all things spooky rolls in, BroadwayWorld is here to get you in the holiday spirit with some seasonal show tunes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Singer Sam Smith Pays A Visit to DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Alexa Criscitiello

Audience members at tonight's performance of Dear Evan Hansen spotted a familiar face among the crowd this evening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017

'Rodeo Drive, Baby': Catching Up with PRETTY WOMAN Star, Orfeh by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony Award nominee Orfeh will return to Broadway in PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL. Based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time, Garry Marshall's PRETTY WOMAN,the new musical wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM
Monday, October 2, 2017

'No Shortage of Ways to Do Good': Lin-Manuel Spotlights Ways to Help Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, and More by Alexa Criscitiello

Devastating news is reported out of Las Vegas this morning. According to reports, 50 people were killed and over 400 injured Sunday night after a gunman opened fire during the city's Route 9…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Pies to Go! Getting to Know WAITRESS' Jenna on Tour, Desi Oakley by Alexa Criscitiello

The upcoming National Touring Production of WAITRESS, the new Broadway musical from Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspired by Adrienne Shelley's 2007 motion picture, will be led by Desi Oakl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Friday, September 29, 2017

Video: He's Ours! Broadway's Brightest Put Their Spin on the Songs of Jazon Mraz by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced this week that singer Jason Mraz will be making his Broadway debut in Waitress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Will Sam Mendes Acclaimed Production of THE FERRYMAN Transfer to Broadway? by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye has just reported that Sam Mendes production of Jez Butterworth's acclaimed play, The Ferryman is currently looking into a Broadway transfer for 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM

Everybody Rise: Taking a Look at Patti LuPone's History with Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY by Alexa Criscitiello

Tony and Olivier-award winner Patti LuPone will be starring in a new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Tony award-winning musical, Company.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Con Men, Kings, and Producers: Matthew Broderick Brings Broadway to the Big (and Small) Screens by Alexa Criscitiello

It was announced this week that two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick, will star as the narrator in FOX's live musical event, A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE As the narrator, Broderick will pl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Ridge Roundup: It's A Family Affair with the Murphys of DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Alexa Criscitiello

The love is real at the Music Box Theatre. Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park play the heads of Murphy family, and offstage they are just as close with their stage children and the res…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM
Friday, September 22, 2017

Photo Flashback: Stars of the Stage Who Left Their Mark on WILL AND GRACE by Alexa Criscitiello

Earlier today, production stills were released for the upcoming premiere of the re-boot of NBC's Will and Grace. In the episode, we pick up with Will Eric McCormack, Grace Debra Messing, Jac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM
Thursday, September 21, 2017

American Theatre Magazine Picks Most Produced Plays and Playwrights of 2017- 18 Season by Alexa Criscitiello

In the October 2017 issue of American Theatre, the publication has compiled its annual lists of the Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights in the country, using the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36PM

Snowfall Over London! Is Disney Already Planning a FROZEN West End Transfer? by Alexa Criscitiello

According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, the Broadway-bound stage adaptation of Disney's Frozen is already eyeing a run on London's West End.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54PM

Video: From Disco Diva to Stage Goddess- Donna Summer Does Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

This afternoon, La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of SUMMER The Donna Summer Musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

PRINCE OF BROADWAY Announces Extension Through 10/29 by Alexa Criscitiello

The Broadway premiere of Prince of Broadway, a musical celebration that highlights the extraordinary six-decade career of director and producer Harold Prince, will now play through Sunday, O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Leslie Odom Jr., Andrew Rannells, Sutton Foster, and Stephanie J. Block To Perform Live at Lincoln Center by Alexa Criscitiello

This December, some of Broadway's brightest stars Leslie Odom Jr., Andrew Rannells, Sutton Foster with special guest Jonathan Groff, and Stephanie J. Block will headline four special perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM
Monday, September 18, 2017

Masters of the House Record: A Look at Broadway's Record-Breaking 2017 So Far! by Alexa Criscitiello

The new Broadway production of Hello, Dolly starring Bette Midler is making headlines yet again as it breaks its own box office records with the highest weekly gross in the history of both t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM
Friday, September 15, 2017

How Many Times Did They Break Into Song and Other Things We Learned from Will Roland's Visit to BACKSTAGE BITE by Alexa Criscitiello

In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM
Thursday, September 14, 2017

It Takes A Woman: Bette Midler Finishes Performance Like A Boss Following a Fall in HELLO DOLLY! by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been reported that tonight's performance of Hello Dolly was stopped after the show's star, Tony Award winner, Bette Midler fell from a moving set piece during the show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM

Queen Bey'way: Beyonce Makes Dreams Come True at DEAR EVAN HANSEN by Alexa Criscitiello

Tonight the cast and crew of Dear Evan Hansen got the treat of all treats when Queen Bey herself showed up at the Music Box to take in the Tony Award winning musical.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

From the Stage to Social Media: Taking a Look at Broadway's Most Viral Music(al) Videos by Alexa Criscitiello

As Broadway continues to adapt to the social media age, a new viral trend has become a staple for show advertisers the music video.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Prepping for Ultraviolence: The Cast of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Dishes on Their Physical New Gig by Alexa Criscitiello

The cast of the hotly anticipated off-Broadway run of the stage adaptation of the classic novel, A Clockwork Orange, just met the press and BWW was there to take you inside the special day T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

Kim or Ellen? Who Does MISS SAIGON's Alistair Brammer Think is Chris's True Love? by Alexa Criscitiello

Just last week, BroadwayWorld took you backstage at MISS SAIGON to get up close and personal with Allistair Brammer.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM
Monday, September 11, 2017

Ridge Roundup: Five Things We Learned from Richard's Chat with the Team of COME FROM AWAY by Alexa Criscitiello

Come From Away has been 2017's little musical that could. Soon after opening at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, the show earned seven Tony nominations picking up one for director Christopher …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06PM
Friday, September 8, 2017

Stop the Parade, They Want to Get On! Broadway's Best Tackle Dolly's Signature Song by Alexa Criscitiello

Jerry Herman's anthemic masterpiece, 'Before the Parade Passes By', has been the center of the title character's journey in the classic musical, Hello Dolly for over fifty years. With it's d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM
Thursday, September 7, 2017

STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Into London's West End This March by Alexa Criscitiello

Baz Bamigboye of the Daily Mail has reported that the stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom will be getting a revamped production courtesy of Drew McOnie, Baz Luhrmann and Glo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42PM